Sous Chef

SDCM • San Diego, CA

11d • $70,304 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kettner Exchange is currently seeking a Sous Chef with the ability to support, lead, and inspire the kitchen team. This includes but not limited to ordering and inventory support, supporting the Chef De Cuisine in daily tasks, and consistently upholding and monitoring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation to ensure all areas are kept clean, safe and code compliant. The Sous Chef will adhere to new COVID-19 sanitary guidelines, complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or GM, and work in partnership with the rest of the Food & Beverage management team to execute daily priorities. Constant communication with the GM and CDC is expected to keep records of staff, training, service, and food issues dealt with during the shift.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years as Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen, upscale high-volume restaurant
• Experienced and able to expedite an average of 350 covers dinner service
• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork skills and abilities
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Reliable and predictable attendance
• Food Handlers Card / ServSafe Certification

Nice To Haves

• College degree/Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary
• Stable tenures
• Strong attention to detail
• Track record of mentorship and managing teams under pressure
• Passion

Responsibilities

• Ordering and inventory support
• Support the Chef De Cuisine in daily tasks
• Consistently uphold and monitor the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation to ensure all areas are kept clean, safe and code compliant
• Adhere to new COVID-19 sanitary guidelines
• Complete any additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or GM
• Work in partnership with the rest of the Food & Beverage management team to execute daily priorities
• Constantly communicate with GM and CDC to keep record of staff, training, service, and food issues dealt with during shift
• Oversee food production at all stations, assisting line cooks, as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree